Redding Dual Ring Sizing Die

[doulos]

I just want to hear from those WHO HAVE USED one of these. Just your observations. I dont see much out there except advertisement.

[Meatpuppet]

I have one I use to size 357 Maximum cases. I really dont know if it makes a difference or not. But it works fine.

[doulos]

I have one I use to size 357 Maximum cases. I really dont know if it makes a difference or not. But it works fine.
You notice any difference in case life?

[dannyd]

I have one in 357 and 38 special definitely adds case life. Loaded about 90,000 with the dies, but I also tapper crimp which also added life to the case.

[doulos]

I picked one of these dies in .44 magnum up.
Just preliminary findings when comparing it to my RCBS carbide is that it really works the brass a lot less. The case mouths are similar sizes when done. But the waist and the base are much more tapered with the dual ring. The OAL length is also much longer after sizing with the RCBS. The Redding seems much more like my old Lyman steel dies.
I was more concerned about working the brass less than any claim of increased accuracy. There are too many variables(including my shooting) to prove much. If this die can increase brass life its well worth the price to me. When I procure some new brass Ill post some measurements before and after sizing with all 3 dies.

[dannyd]

You can feel a difference when using the press: sizing is easier for me. On 38 and 357 brass doesn't looked like it was sized as on a normal carbide die.

[doulos]

With the difficulty in buying brass nowadays in popular calibers the longer my brass lasts the better.
I have never taper crimped any magnum pistol rounds like .44 or .357. Ive only taper crimped my .45acp. Might try that next.

[dannyd]

With the difficulty in buying brass nowadays in popular calibers the longer my brass lasts the better.
I have never taper crimped any magnum pistol rounds like .44 or .357. Ive only taper crimped my .45acp. Might try that next.


I taper crimp target rounds because I very seldom load a magnum round.

[doulos]

I taper crimp target rounds because I very seldom load a magnum round.

If i may ask ,what taper crimp die are you using?

[dannyd]

If i may ask ,what taper crimp die are you using?


I have both hornady and Redding but I like Redding the best.

[RedHawk357Mag]

I have put these in the cart a few times. Never bought them. Bought several sets of steel dies off ebay. Tinkered with them. Never stuck with it due to the lubing and wiping. I decided to try using a 38 ACP die to resize 357 and 38 Special. It was functional with unsized bullets especially 148 gen was cutters. Something I am currently working on is using the Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die for resizing brass then using my most generous Carbide resizing die and about four threads of die screwing into the press to resize the mouth of some brass. Poor man dual ring. I didn't blow up. And accuracy was definitely acceptable. Didn't chronograph, and done less than fifty rounds so far. I plan to run this down further once I get a little more free time. I think the dual ring has merit in theory, but then again I collect dies it seems...

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[doulos]

That is a interesting way to accomplish it.
I finally found my old Lyman steel dies to compare. Just running one thorough each die the Dual ring works the brass much less. But then again I didnt play around with die install at all like you. I do think there is merit in not overworking the brass. As far as accuracy I dont expect a jump in accuracy. But I really havent shot but a few rounds loaded with it.
Im like you about having the same habit of "collecting" things.

[Valley-Shooter]

I always wanted to buy a dual-ring die in 44 mag or 45 colt.
I just can't justify the price. Too much money for me.

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